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signed

/saɪnd/ adjective A2
  1. Having a signature; endorsed. · The signed check could be cashed.
  2. Having both positive and negative varieties. · It wasn't until they tried to subtract 3 from 1 that the elementary school students realized they needed signed numbers.
  3. Furnished with signs and signposts; signposted.
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“The same writing,” remarked Holmes, as he opened the envelope, “and actually signed,” he added in an exultant voice as he unfolded the epistle.
The Valley of Fear, p. 4 · C1
If at this moment the sweet voice of Renée had sounded in his ears pleading for mercy, or the fair Mercédès had entered and said, “In the name of God, I conjure you to restore me my affianced husband,” his cold and trembling hands would have signed his release; but no voice broke the stillness of the chamber, and the door was opened only by Villefort’s valet, who came to tell him that the travelling carriage was in readiness.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 85 · C1
“By all means,” replied the governor, and he signed to the turnkey to open the door.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 130 · C1
“Please your Majesty,” said the Knave, “I didn’t write it, and they can’t prove I did: there’s no name signed at the end.”
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 93 · B2

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